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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 992.03, 1,369.25 and 697.40

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 992.03, 1,369.25 and 697.40 is: 962.58

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    992.03 : 1,369.25 = 697.40 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    992.03/1,369.25 = 697.40/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    992.03x = 1,369.25 × 697.40
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    992.03x = 954,904.62
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 954,904.62/992.03
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 962.58

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